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Science, the Bible, and America’s Creed

_{John G. West
March 3, 2026
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When a wrong turn has been made, sometimes going back is the best way forward. If we want to restore America to health, we need to relearn the creed.

Video

How High-Tech in Your Cells Points to God

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How to Build a Baby: The Center for Science and Culture; January 21, 2026; Intelligent Design

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How Your Smartphone Points to God: The Center for Science and Culture; January 12, 2026; Intelligent Design

ID the Future

Discovering Interoception, The Body’s Internal Dialogue

_{David Coppedge
March 2, 2026
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On this episode of ID the Future, host Andrew McDiarmid sits down with freelance science reporter David Coppedge to explore the fascinating and emerging field of interoception. Unlike our five external senses or proprioception (the awareness of our limbs in space), interoception involves the constant internal communication between our organs and the brain. While much of this signaling happens unconsciously, it’s vital in maintaining homeostasis, that dynamic equilibrium that allows our bodies to function under varying conditions. In this discussion, Coppedge delves into the intricate mechanics behind this internal dialogue, highlighting the role of Piezo proteins—receptors that translate physical pressure into electrical signals via calcium ions. As an example of interoception in action, Coppedge explains how the gut functions effectively as a “second brain,” utilizing a massive network of neurons to decide between “attack mode” against pathogens and “repair mode” for healing. By viewing the body as a system of systems, says Coppedge, rather than a collection of isolated organs, researchers are able to uncover new details of the stunning layers of engineering in the human body.

Jonathan Bartlett on the Growing Evidence of Designed Mutations

_{Jonathan Bartlett
February 27, 2026
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On a classic episode of ID the Future out of the vault, host and evolutionary biologist Jonathan McLatchie sits down with software R&D engineer Jonathan Bartlett to discuss Bartlett’s work on the question of when genetic mutations are random versus directed. Bartlett explains that the issue isn’t an all-or-nothing affair. Often a given biological system dramatically limits the search space of possible mutations in useful ways, and then within that much more limited set of possible mutations, random processes are at play. He gives the example of antibody mutations. He argues that many biological systems show considerable evidence of having been beneficially designed for directed mutations. Why, then, are many mutations deleterious? He also has an answer for that. Tune in to learn …

Long Necks and Tall Tales: Why Samotherium Isn’t Missing Link

_{Wolf-Ekkehard Lönnig
February 25, 2026
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How did the giraffe get its long neck? It sounds like the beginning of a children’s bedtime story, and it certainly has been that. But it’s also a matter of serious scientific debate, and the debate continues today. On this installment of ID The Future, host Andrew McDiarmid concludes his two-part discussion correcting claims of giraffe evolution with retired geneticist Dr. Wolf-Ekkehard Lönnig. In Part 2, Dr. Lönnig challenges the prevailing narrative that the fossil Samotherium major serves as a transitional “missing link” in giraffe evolution. Lönnig argues that this evolutionary interpretation is contradicted by the facts. Instead, he identifies Samotherium as a “mosaic form,” an organism possessing a combination of fully developed and basic traits that do not unequivocally connect it to the modern long-necked giraffe. This is Part 2 of a two-part conversation.

Events

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Dr. John West to Speak at Cornerstone University

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Christ Chapel
Grand Rapids, MI
Faith & Science}

Cornerstone University will host Discovery Institute Vice President and Senior Fellow Dr. John West for a Community Chapel on Wednesday, March 4 at 10 a.m. to speak on the premise of his forthcoming book, Endowed by Our Creator: The Bible, Science, and the Battle for America’s Soul. A book signing will follow in the chapel lobby. The event is free and registration is not required. To learn more, visit the Cornerstone University event page. A message from the organizers: Cornerstone University invites you to join us for an inspiring Community Chapel on March 4 at 10 a.m. featuring Dr. John G. West, vice president and a senior fellow at the Discovery Institute. Join us at 10 a.m. in Christ Chapel as Dr. West presents a message drawn from his newest book, …

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Not Just Any Animal — Intelligent Design Education Day (Spokane)

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Great Northern University at Fourth Memorial Church
Spokane, WA
Intelligent Design}

Discovery Institute is pleased to announce that our annual Intelligent Design Education Day is returning to Spokane, Washington with thanks to our hosts at Great Northern University. The question at hand this year: Are humans merely another species in the animal kingdom? We share many physical traits, instincts, and even genetics with our fellow creatures. But is that all there is to it? Are we simply an unintended evolutionary branch on the great tree of life? This year’s theme — Not Just Any Animal — will argue that humans are much more than just one of the 8+ million unique animal species on planet Earth. Our intelligence, creativity, rationality, and spirituality transcend any biological classification and confer unique rights and responsibilities. …

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Seminar on Intelligent Design in the Natural Sciences

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The CSC Seminar on Intelligent Design in the Natural Sciences will prepare participants to make research contributions advancing the growing science of intelligent design (ID). The seminar will explore cutting-edge ID work in fields such as molecular biology, biochemistry, embryology, developmental biology, paleontology, computational biology, ID-theoretic mathematics, cosmology, physics, and the history and philosophy of science. The seminar will include presentations on the application of intelligent design to laboratory research as well as frank treatment of the academic realities that ID researchers confront in graduate school and beyond, and strategies for dealing with them. Although the primary focus of the seminar is science, there also will be discussion on worldview …

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A Transitional “Missing Link” for Giraffes? Nope

ID Critic Is Still Stuck on Old Talking Points

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